W1G 7LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7LE

W1G 7LE, Westminster has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.78 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7LE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 67.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 7LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7LE, encompassing approximately 1474 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7LE area, explore the W1G 7LE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (1433.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 7LE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 7
  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 6

W1G 7LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4684.781433.33%
Anti-social behaviour2231.200.00%
Other theft1714.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences1311.53550.00%
Burglary108.820.00%
Robbery56.780.00%
Shoplifting43.390.00%
Public order42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34.07-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.030.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.75-92.98%
Public order22.71-84.62%
Robbery11.36-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57118.6990.00%
Anti-social behaviour2938.6638.10%
Other theft2319.67-20.69%
Shoplifting2115.6023.53%
Public order1314.2485.71%
Violence and sexual offences118.82-42.11%
Burglary87.4660.00%
Vehicle crime55.4366.67%
Robbery43.39300.00%
Bicycle theft22.71-50.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3094.95-11.76%
Other theft2920.35-46.30%
Anti-social behaviour2119.67-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences1914.2458.33%
Shoplifting1712.8954.55%
Public order711.53-36.36%
Burglary54.75-44.44%
Bicycle theft43.39300.00%
Vehicle crime32.71-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Drugs21.36100.00%
Robbery11.36-90.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54122.76-3.57%
Theft from the person3436.6225.93%
Anti-social behaviour2523.06-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences1216.96-40.00%
Shoplifting118.1483.33%
Public order117.46120.00%
Vehicle crime117.460.00%
Robbery107.4666.67%
Burglary96.7812.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.10-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.36-75.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56126.8230.23%
Anti-social behaviour3837.98-13.64%
Theft from the person2725.77-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences2018.3125.00%
Vehicle crime1113.5657.14%
Burglary87.460.00%
Shoplifting65.4350.00%
Robbery64.0720.00%
Public order54.07-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.3966.67%
Bicycle theft43.39300.00%
Possession of weapons12.710.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44118.0169.23%
Other theft4329.840.00%
Theft from the person3029.1620.00%
Violence and sexual offences1620.350.00%
Public order1110.8583.33%
Burglary87.4633.33%
Vehicle crime75.4375.00%
Robbery54.75-44.44%
Shoplifting43.39-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.71-62.50%
Bicycle theft12.03-83.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.68-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43112.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour2629.160.00%
Theft from the person2517.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences1616.960.00%
Shoplifting1110.850.00%
Robbery97.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.100.00%
Bicycle theft65.430.00%
Public order64.070.00%
Burglary64.070.00%
Drugs64.070.00%
Vehicle crime44.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 20243
May 20244
April 202457
January 202430
December 202334
November 202327
October 202330
September 202325

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20242
April 202411
January 202419
December 202312
November 202320
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202421
January 202417
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202429
January 202421
December 202325
November 202338
October 202344
September 202326

A total of 265 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202423
January 202429
December 202354
November 202356
October 202343
September 202343

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Great Portland Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery1
  • 3. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. York Terrace West
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Paddington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 15. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Luxborough Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beaumont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Marylebone Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Marylebone Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Portland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Weymouth Mews
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. New Cavendish Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Portland Street (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Warren Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Warren Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Euston Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Regent'S Park (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1